Contents tagged with Color Your Basket Green
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Apple Pecan Salad
Labor Day has always seemed like a bookend or exclamation point to the summer. Granted, in Texas, it's still pretty hot but Texans can feel the relief of fall just around the corner.
This salad feels like the perfect dish for Labor Day. The cold, creaminess of the cream cheese and Greek yogurt are a refreshing reminder of the closing summer days while the crisp, tart apples …
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Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
Most of us know that broccoli is a healthy option when it comes to choosing different food items to put on our plate. But do you know why it is considered a powerhouse of nutrition? As we continue through the color wheel, let’s focus on this all-star green food.
Not only is broccoli low in calories, but it contains many essential vitamins and minerals that our …
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Spicy Asian Zucchini
Did you know that the word zucchini comes from the Italian word “zucca” which means squash? Zucchini is in fact a type of squash! Just in time for summer, zucchini is in season, easily available and inexpensive! Not only is zucchini a fun word to say but it's also a fun vegetable to add to any meal or as part of the main dish. Zucchini is low in fat, low in sodium and …
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Hatch Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
As we continue to move through the color wheel this year, August is all about our green foods! The Green chile has a mild, sweet flavor and much less bite than other varieties of chile peppers. However, this chile pepper packs a powerful punch by providing an assortment of essential nutrients and has only 30 calories per 1⁄2 cup serving! Green chile peppers provide well …
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Grilled Avocado with Fruit Salsa
As most of you know by now, our dietitians are helping you Color your Basket. January is all about green foods, and we can’t leave out the ever-popular avocado. This delicious fruit is a powerhouse of nutrition and can be used in so many unique ways! Avocados are a great source of the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are high in potassium and Vitamin C. Vitamin C …